Chapter Book Must Reads – March 2024 Part Two

The Glorious Race of Magical Beasts Written by Alex Bell Alex Bell has written some of the best MG books around, so this had a lot to live up to. I started this book as soon as it arrived. And how delighted I was that there was a strong link to libraries and books. Twelve-year-old … Continue reading Chapter Book Must Reads – March 2024 Part Two →

Lizzie and Belle Mysteries : Portraits and Poison

Written by J.T. Williams Illustrations by Simone Douglas This book is the second in this amazing groundbreaking series. And having loved the first one I couldn’t wait to see what adventures awaited the friends this time. Sisters in solving crime. Twelve-year-olds Lizzie Sancho and Dido Belle are from different worlds – Lizzie lives in Westminster … Continue reading Lizzie and Belle Mysteries : Portraits and Poison →

Chapter Book Must Reads – March 2024 Part One

Interdimensional Explorers Written by Lorraine Gregory Illustrations by Jo Lindley As a member of FCBG I am lucky enough to have my school as a tester school, this means my school children are able to read books and judge them to win a book prize. The children absolutely adore doing this and it makes them … Continue reading Chapter Book Must Reads – March 2024 Part One →

Into the Faerie Hill

Written by H.S, Norup. As soon as Alfred arrives at his granny’s cottage, he feels like he’s being watched. There are steep cliffs and dark forests all around, teeming with unfamiliar life – even odd little faerie creatures only Alfred can see. When free-spirited Saga bursts into his life, he begins to appreciate the beauty … Continue reading Into the Faerie Hill →

Ending a Series with The Pirate’s Dragon

by Liz Flanagan In this blog I’ll explain how it felt to end a series I’ve been writing for nearly ten years! And where the idea came from to have previous child characters returning as grown-ups… The Pirate’s Dragon is the final book in the trilogy that began with Dragon Daughter, which I started writing … Continue reading Ending a Series with The Pirate’s Dragon →

Swift and Hawk Series

Written by Logan Macx Published by Walker Books I like nothing more than discovering a new book series, so when I discovered Swift and Hawk, I couldn’t wait to dive in. I was lucky to have book one and two to read and I couldn't wait to get going. Book 1- Cyberspies When their families … Continue reading Swift and Hawk Series →

The Boy Who Made Monsters

Written by Jenny Pearson Published by Usborne Jenny Pearson has this gift of writing stories that deal with hard subjects, she also has a gift of doing this in an amazing way. The first book I ever read of hers was The Super Miraculous Journey of Freddie Yates. I adore that book and everytime I … Continue reading The Boy Who Made Monsters →

Leif and the Unlucky Viking

Written by Gary Northfield Many moons ago when my oldest was in primary school they had an up and coming author by the name of Gary Northfield, and he was promoting his new book called Julius Zebra. As a parent who has always put reading first we sent some money into school with him to … Continue reading Leif and the Unlucky Viking →

Friends and Traitors

Written by Helen Peters Published by Nosy Crow WW2 is now generally studied in Year 6 of primary school, and to help the children experience and understand what life was like they turn to authors such as Phil Earle and Lesley Parr to help the children understand. These two authors have between them written some … Continue reading Friends and Traitors →

Chapter Book Must Reads – February 2024 Part Two

Valentine Crow & Mr Death Written by Jenni Spangler I belong to the Primary Book Club on Twitter, and every month we read the same book and ask the author questions. A couple of months ago the book we were going to be discussing was Valentine Crow & Mr Death. Unfortunately I never got round … Continue reading Chapter Book Must Reads – February 2024 Part Two →